On Wednesday, March 23 the Jewish Business Network welcomed Rosemary Turner, regional president for UPS’s new and expanded Chesapeake District. It was a full house for the luncheon at Temple University’s Center City locale (1515 Market St.) – even playing host to some first-time attendees to the monthly event.
During her time speaking, Rosemary, who actually brought the conversation right into the audience by moving among the tables, talked about her early years at UPS and how she negotiated a deal with thugs who used to rob her (when she was a driver) by buying them a six-pack of beer each week so they would stop -- and it worked!
Rosemary brought the audience through her 33-year tenure at UPS during which time she moved around the country and from position to position within the organization until reaching her current role in one of the company's new and expanded districts directing small package operations in all or parts of six states (PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA).
Throughout her talk, Rosemary told poignant stories about her mother and husband, about conversations she had with the former presidents of the United States (Carter, H.W. Bush, Clinton, W. Bush) at a recent event, and about the changing role of women and minorities in business.
Rosemary took many questions from the audience which ranged from discussing the U.S. Postal Service and its potential future, business trends and how the price of gas, in particular, effects her industry to her on-going commitment to being a mentor and role model to people in both her professional and personal life.
One thing Rosemary asked of the audience is that when they have an opportunity to interact with a UPS driver or service representative to please pass along her (yes Rosemary’s), “THANKS” to them for doing a great job!
Liz Galantino, Senior Associate
Metrospective Communications
